■ noun 'ɔ:nəm(ə)nt
1》 an object used or serving to decorate something.
↘decorative items collectively; decoration.
↘( ~s ) Music embellishments made to a melody.
2》 ( ~s ) Christian Church the accessories of worship, such as the chalice.
■ verb 'ɔ:nəmɛnt beautify something.
Derivatives
~ation noun
Origin
ME: from OFr. ournement , from L. ~um 'equipment, ~', from ornare 'adorn'.